Information Technology Division
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Rules and Procedures


Signature Blocks

IOP #900. 80.
Audience: Internal

Document Type:
ITD-Staff-IOP

Document Name:
Signature Blocks

Brief description of document:
Use of signature blocks on email

Clients Eligible:
ITD staff

Type of use:
University business only


Use of Signature Block on Email


The signature block feature of most email programs is a useful tool for communicating contact information in corresponding with clients, posting to lists and other business-related activities. You are therefore, encouraged to use it to provide detailed contact information for the convenience of those receiving your mail. You should consider including your full name, mailing address, email address, phone number(s), fax number and web home page address if you have one.

It is important to recogize that the content of your messages as received by others--including the signature block--reflects on the professional nature of ITD and must be above reproach. As a service organization, we have to avoid any content or actions that could be construed as objectionable or offensive to any recipient.

It was therefore necessary to establish a consistent and business-like approach to use of the signature block attached to any electronic correspondence sent on behalf of ITD. The official nature of this correspondence makes it essential that the information included in the signature block be only that which is relevant to your being contacted. No items of a personal nature should be appended to the signature block of any business-related electronic correspondence you send. This includes, but is not limited to, statements of philosophy, cute sayings, personal beliefs, personal opinions, etc.

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. 


For more information/documentation, see REG08.00.2, Section II.H.

Last modified 3/7/03 fw


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